“We believe you only need three things in life: a companion, enough money, and friends. Everything else you should use to help others.”

Jimmy and Doris Ho moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1996 to retire and enjoy the relaxed West Coast lifestyle. But in October of 1997, they knew something was wrong.

“Jimmy had a lump in his neck,” Doris recalls.  “At first, we thought it would go away.  But we were dancing at a family party and Jimmy suddenly had a terrible headache.  His eye was even bulging a bit.”

Jimmy adds, “I was eventually diagnosed with early stage lymphoma.” Following chemotherapy and medication, Jimmy was given a clean bill of health. 

“We were just so grateful, we had to do something to give back,” Jimmy says.  “We know that research takes money.  So, on top of our regular contributions, we decided to include a gift to the BC Cancer Foundation in our will. It was so easy — we just went to our lawyer’s office and made it happen.” 

As Jimmy and Doris approach their 50th wedding anniversary, the couple are back to enjoying their retirement — together.